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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1935

Page

2

Barbecue Concludes Week of Hostess Pollyanna Shotwell Visitors

A garden barbecue at Alden Shotwell’s home near Lake Bruin capped a week of social activity for Miss Pollyanna Shotwell’s visiting party. Guests included Miss Claire Handerson, Durwood Griffin, Miss Mildred Pharr, and others. plans included camping at Lake Bruin and a Lakeside Country Club dance.

Alden Shotwell Pollyanna Shotwell Mr. Shotwell Claire Handerson Durwood Griffin Mildred Pharr Billy Green Haynes Mildred Gill Gilbert Wolf Rebecca Kunkle Fred Fudickar Ethlyn Biedentharn Burton Wolf Robert Holloway Miss Shotwell Lake Bruin Malcolm Biedenharn Lakeside Country Club Florence Craven Delft Ethlyn Biedenham Dean McKain Edgewater Gardens Claire Mhanderson Fudickar Farm Cyril Yancey McVea Oliver Florence Caven Kramer Joe Steele Lotus Club Miss Steele Cleveland Ohio Texarkana Petersburg Ashtabula Ethlyn Biedenhamn Vicksburg Pollyanna Shotweil

Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief

To end itchy rashes and skin ailments Blue Star Ointment claims fast absorption and germ killing action. Money back guarantee offered if the first jar fails.

Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Entertaining

Local social pages record Dr. and Mrs. L A Masterson arriving from Baltimore and visiting Opelousas where he directs the parish health unit. A Farmerville reception honors Mr and Mrs Stein Baughman and Alexandria guests attend bridge in Mrs J B Johnston’s home. Florida-bound trips, Shreveport arrivals, and new Edgewater Gardens residence of the McKains round out a busy social week with multiple gatherings and plans.

L. A. Masterson Baltimore Dr. Masterson Johns Hopkins Medical School Masterson Opelousas Sadie Schmalinski Oscar Baughman Farmerville Stein Baughman Aubrey Haas I. Leibriec Abe Arent D. I. Hirsch Henry Haas Henry Haas, Jr Meyer Greenwall Mamie Ober Marble Hood Alice Baur J. F. Head Mary O'Kelly Elson J. B. Johnston Ann Walden Alexandria H. H. Benoit

Struben couple set Caribbean cruise with Havana visit

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Struben plan a Caribbean sea cruise starting week, with Havana stopover, touching several South American ports. Mrs. Joseph Thompson hosted bridge in her flowered reception suite with prizes for high score and refreshments. Other notices include trips to San Angelo, hospital news, and guests visiting in town.

S. J. Struben New Orleans Havana Joseph Thompson Jo Anne

Community Socials And Visits Highlight Local Week

Local society pages list Thursday events including a garden party at Mrs. Fred Coon and V F W auxiliary delegates election. Friday features the Missouri Pacific Woman's club and a dance fundraiser. Numerous receptions, hay rides, and guest visits span Mississippian towns with addresses and host families.

Methodist Missionary Society Fred Coon Central Baptist Church W. L. Graham Gordon Avenue Missouri Pacific Woman's Club Clarence Oakley Blanche Granary Ferguson-Davis Teflis Grotto Bernstein Place Bayou DeSiard Sadye Lou Peters Edna Trichel

Marriage Strife Between James and Jane Stimson Explored

In New Concord James and Jane Stimson quarrel over his refusal of a divorce case and ongoing political expectations. Jane pressures him toward public life while she worships her father and mocks James. He ponders escape outdoors as their five year marriage strains under pride, perception, and old grievances.

James Jane Stimson New Concord Jane Holcomb Congress Daniels Marcel H. Farnham

School Contract May Be Let At Board Meeting

The Morehouse Parish school board in McGinty, Bastrop, La., will likely award a contract next Tuesday for a one story frame school building. H. H. Land of Monroe drew plans and bids have been advertised. Construction should start soon so the school term can open next fall after a fire destroyed the previous building.

Bastrop McGinty Morehouse Parish H. H. Land Monroe

Y M H A to Hold Annual Picnic at Bern stein Place

The Y M H A club invites all members and friends along with B N A I Israel congregation to attend a picnic Sunday at the Bern stein place on Bayou DeSiard starting 10 30 a m.

Y. M. H. A. Club Bernstein Place Bayou DeSiard Congregation of B’nai Israel

Grass Fire Extinguished Near Tenth and Pine

Monroe fire department company responded Tuesday afternoon to a grass fire at Tenth and Pine. The blaze was extinguished about 3:30. No injuries reported.

Tenth Pine Monroe

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